Before you head out on your next hike, don’t forget to pack a few nutritious and filling snacks along with your water. Here are 10 top-notch trail treats to keep your hunger in check when you’re on the move.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins
Mini chocolate chip muffins are easy to bake trail treats, and they’re easy to pack too. Made with sourdough discard, they pack a tangy flavor punch and are a great pick-me-up.
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Pemmican
Made with dried meat, grains, and berries, pemmican is packed with nutrition and a valuable protein source. This lightweight snack can keep you going for miles.
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Peanut Butter Bread
Here’s a quickbread that will soon become a regular on your list of favorite trail treats. The peanut butter adds a nutty flavor and helps make this a filling snack for hikers.
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Sourdough Crackers
If you’re looking for a lightweight snack to take on your next hike, try this sourdough discard cracker recipe. Add flax seeds, sesame seeds, or nuts and add a tablespoon of nut butter or hummus to help boost your energy on the trail.
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Chocolate Smores Cookies
Sometimes we just need a sweet trail treat and these chocolate s’mores cookies fit the bill. Sweet yet also filling with crushed graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and chocolate for the flavor you know and love.
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Banana Chip Flaxseed Bread
Pack slices of this heavier banana flax bread if you want a filling snack with a hint of chocolate when you’re embarking on a weekend hike. Wrap individual slices in tin foil then freeze for convenient trail treats.
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Sourdough Tortillas
One of our favorite make-ahead hiking snacks, these delicious sourdough tortillas are great eaten cold with cold cuts, veggies and cheese. Pack a few chilled wraps to take a long for a lunch treat when you’re backpacking or hiking.
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Chaffle Chips
Crispy and flavorful chaffle chips are fun trail treats and a nice change from potato chips.
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Chicken Jerky
Here’s the ultimate protein-packed trail treat– Chicken Jerky Chips. These flavorful strips of goodness are the perfect companion for outdoor exploration. Lightweight and filling, they’re a “must-have” on your list of make ahead camping recipes.
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Dehydrated Broccoli
Balance your sweet and heavier trail treats with these light and crispy dehydrated broccoli snacks. They won’t weigh you down on your journey, yet they’re a tasty treat on the trail.
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